The Specialization in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in Bachelor of Science degree programs with majors in animal science, biosystems engineering, crop and soil sciences, fisheries and wildlife, food science, forestry, and horticulture. The specialization is administered by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The specialization provides the opportunity for students who are enrolled in biological science–related undergraduate programs to become familiar with the concepts, techniques, and issues related to modern biotechnology. The specialization is designed for students who may be planning to pursue graduate study in biotechnology–related disciplines or who may be interested in careers with corporations or agencies for which a basic familiarity with biotechnology is a prerequisite.
With the approval of the department and college that administer the student's degree program, courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the specialization may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Requirements for the Specialization in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology
The student must complete:
| 1. | All of the following courses (7 credits): | ||||||
| BMB | 401 | Basic Biochemistry | 4 | ||||
| HRT | 486 | Biotechnology in Agriculture: Applications and Ethical Issues | 3 | ||||
| 2. | One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits): | ||||||
| ANS | 314 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 4 | ||||
| CSS | 350 | Introduction to Plant Genetics | 3 | ||||
| ZOL | 341 | Fundamental Genetics | 4 | ||||
| 3. | Complete one of the following, either a. or b. (4 or 5 credits): | ||||||
| a. | ANS | 404 | Advanced Animal Genetics | 2 | |||
| ANS | 425 | Principles of Animal Biotechnology | 3 | ||||
| b. | CSS | 451 | Biotechnology Applications for Plant Breeding and Genetics | 4 | |||
Upon completion of the requirements for the Specialization in Agricultural and Natural Resources Biotechnology, the student should contact the Director of Academic Affairs of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and request certification for the completion of the specialization. After the certification is approved by the Director of Academic Affairs of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Office of the Registrar will enter on the student's academic record the name of the specialization and the date that it was completed. This certification will appear on the student's transcript.